French · Dinner
Fried Ham and Cheese Croquettes
Golden fried croquettes made from a thick béchamel base folded with ham and Gruyère, formed into logs, breaded in panko, and deep-fried until crackling-crisp outside and molten within. Served hot with lemon and Dijon mustard.
$4
25 minsPrep
15 minsCook
40 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
598Calories
23.1gProtein
41.9gFat
32.8gCarbs
6.7gSugar
1.5gFiber
1247mgSodium
160mgChol
15.2gSat Fat
375mgPotassium
308mgCalcium
2.3mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
3.1mgVitamin C
rich-umami
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Prep
Dice the ham and grate the Gruyere; set aside.
2
Melt
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute until foaming but not browned.
3
Whisk
Whisk flour into melted butter over medium-low heat for 2 minutes until the raw flour smell is gone and the paste looks sandy.
4
Simmer
Pour in whole milk gradually, whisking constantly over medium heat for 5 minutes until very thick and holds its shape.
5
Finish
Stir ham, Gruyere, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the thick sauce off heat until cheese melts and mixture pulls together.
6
Chill
Spread mixture into a shallow dish, press plastic wrap on surface, and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm enough to shape.
7
Dredge
Shape chilled mixture into 4 logs, roll in dredging flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
8
Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a small deep pot to 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, fry croquettes in one batch until deep golden brown.
9
Drain
Lift croquettes onto a paper towel-lined plate and rest for 1 minute to drain excess oil.
10
Plate
Arrange croquettes on a plate with lemon wedge and Dijon mustard on the side.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz200g ham-cooked
- 2 oz56g Gruyere
- 3 tbsp42g butter
- 5 tbsp40g all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cup320ml whole milk
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp nutmeg
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup60g all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 22 small eggs, beaten
- 1 cup90g panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups720ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 22 lemon wedge, to serve
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard, to serve
